Jill Biden says she knows Hunter Biden "is innocent"
The Biden son is under federal investigation, CBS News has previously reported.
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FBI sends Hunter Biden tax, gun purchase evidence to U.S. Attorney
Agents months ago gathered what they believe is sufficient evidence to charge the president's son with crimes related to taxes and making a false statement when purchasing a gun, according to sources.
FBI refers Hunter Biden evidence to prosecutors
The FBI has gathered what it believes is enough evidence to charge President Biden's son, Hunter, with alleged crimes related to his taxes and a gun purchase, CBS News has learned. Catherine Herridge reports.
FBI weighs charging Hunter Biden
CBS News has confirmed the FBI believes it has enough evidence to charge President Biden's son Hunter with tax- and gun-related crime. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more details.
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FBI agent in Hunter Biden probe resigns
An FBI agent who's been under fire for his handling of an investigation into Hunter Biden has resigned. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins "Red and Blue" with the latest.
Top-level FBI agent under fire for role in Hunter Biden investigation resigns
GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley accused Thibault of improperly trying to shut down investigation into Hunter Biden.
Probe into Biden relatives' business deals
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins "Red and Blue" with the latest on the Senate probe into business dealings of President Biden's son Hunter and brother James.
AG Garland: President not interfering in Hunter Biden investigation
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Tuesday that President Biden is not interfering in the investigation into his son, Hunter Biden. Meanwhile, Republicans are raising the alarm over reporting from The New York Post, which claims Hunter Biden's business associate visited the White House nearly 20 times while Joe Biden was the vice president.
Hunter Biden might meet potential art buyers
Hunter Biden is expected to meet with potential buyers of his paintings at art shows later this year. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss why that's raising red flags for some government ethics experts.
Trump asks China to investigate Biden
President Trump says Ukraine and China should investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden. The comments come ahead of trade talks between Washington and Beijing next week. Politico White House correspondent Anita Kumar and Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Natalie Andrews explained how these latest comments could impact the Democrats' impeachment inquiry.
Latest on federal investigation into Hunter Biden
The federal investigation into Hunter Biden, which he disclosed to the public in 2020, is ongoing. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins "Red & Blue" with the latest.
Attorney General Merrick Garland criticized
In a letter addressed to Merrick Garland on Monday, a group of progressive House Democrats criticized the U.S. attorney general for failing to reverse the "weaponization and politicization" of the Justice Department under the Trump administration. Devlin Barrett, The Washington Post's national security and law enforcement reporter, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
Former DOJ official discusses Jan. 6 investigation
Former Justice Department prosecutor James Trusty joined Catherine Herridge to discuss the Jan. 6 investigation into former President Donald Trump. Trusty has been retained by Trump in a defamation suit against CNN.
Grassley alleges some in FBI downplayed negative info about Hunter Biden
Sen. Chuck Grassley says "highly credible" whistleblowers have come forward with information about credible reporting that was labeled as misinformation.
House Republican says Treasury won't provide Hunter Biden's financial docs
Rep. James Comer says the Treasury Department "is refusing to release suspicious activity reports connected with Hunter Biden."
House GOP members demand info on Hunter Biden
CBS News has obtained a letter from Rep. James Comer to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen demanding the Treasury Department release more information about Hunter Biden. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins "Red and Blue" with details.
GOP probes Hunter Biden's foreign dealings
CBS News obtained a letter from House Republicans demanding Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen share information about alleged suspicious foreign business dealings by the president's son, Hunter Biden. They accuse the Biden administration of stonewalling the GOP-led investigation. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Kathleen Buhle on ex-husband Hunter Biden's addiction, federal investigation
Buhle, who divorced Hunter Biden in 2017, is now telling her story in a new book called, "If We Break: A Memoir of Marriage, Addiction, and Healing."
Hunter Biden's ex-wife on new memoir
Kathleen Buhle was married to Hunter Biden for 24 years. In her new memoir "If We Break: A Memoir of Marriage, Addiction, and Healing" she recounts those years, and her life now. Anthony Mason reports.
Hunter Biden's Hollywood lawyer probes backstory of laptop
Kevin Morris and his team have been circulating provocative slides that tease a coming counter-narrative to political attacks against the president's son.
Sources: Hunter Biden enlists Hollywood mega-lawyer for counsel, funding
Entertainment attorney Kevin Morris paid Hunter Biden's past-due tax debts.
Hunter Biden investigation includes tax records
An attorney who represented a woman in a paternity suit against Hunter Biden says federal prosecutors subpoenaed documents in the case, including Hunter Biden's tax records. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the latest on the investigation.
Attorney says feds subpoenaed Hunter Biden paternity records, tax returns
"They wanted every record relating to Hunter Biden we had," attorney Clint Lancaster told CBS News.
Hunter Biden case thrusts low-key prosecutor into spotlight
U.S. Attorney David Weiss, a Trump appointee kept on by President Biden, is described as "a straight shooter."
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U.S. blockade on Iran restarts as Trump angles for control over Strait of Hormuz
As the U.S. restarts its Iran blockade and carries out more strikes, President Trump has called off a planned 20% fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
ICE halts most vehicle stops following deadly shootings, sources say
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
State board: Musk may have broken election law by offering $1M checks to voters
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed
The text of the bill had been finalized before Graham met with Zelenskyy last week in Kyiv.
Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
DoD watchdog finds 155mm artillery plant built 2 years ago has produced nothing
An ammunition plant in Mesquite, Texas, has not produced any metal projectile parts after the Army spent $469 million to establish the facility.
Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest in years
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
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State board: Musk may have broken election law by offering $1M checks to voters
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
Senators introduce bipartisan plan to tackle Social Security insolvency
The Promise Act would establish a legislative procedure with the goal of preserving Social Security's trust funds for the next 50 years.
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Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
Senators introduce bipartisan plan to tackle Social Security insolvency
The Promise Act would establish a legislative procedure with the goal of preserving Social Security's trust funds for the next 50 years.
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest in years
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction
The T. rex, nicknamed Gus, is a towering figure, standing at 12.5 feet fall and roughly 38 feet long.
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State board: Musk may have broken election law by offering $1M checks to voters
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Senate Democrats block must-pass defense policy bill over Iran war objections
Senate Democrats blocked a must-pass annual defense policy bill from moving forward on Tuesday as they voiced opposition to the Trump administration's handling of the war with Iran.
Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed
The text of the bill had been finalized before Graham met with Zelenskyy last week in Kyiv.
House GOP leaders break logjam after conservative revolt
The House on Tuesday finally broke an impasse that had stalled most legislative action on the floor.
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Taco Bell removes some items amid outbreak
As of Tuesday, nearly 7,000 people in 34 states reported symptoms tied to a parasitic illness that, so far, has no official source. Carter Evans reports on what's suspected of being behind the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Dr. Céline Gounder: Lindsey Graham died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
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Iraq seizes mounds of gold and millions in cash in corruption crackdown
An anti-corruption probe in Iraq leads to seizure of 825 pounds of gold and tens of millions in cash from lawmakers and government officials.
Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed
The text of the bill had been finalized before Graham met with Zelenskyy last week in Kyiv.
U.S. marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines, companion injured
Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
China rejects report that a U.S. scientist is being wrongfully detained
Asked about the case of U.S. national Youlin Chen, China's foreign ministry said there was no "wrongful detention," but it did not deny the scientist was imprisoned.
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Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane"
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
Gelfand on "The Real Wolf of Wall Street"
"The Real Wolf of Wall Street," a new documentary from See It Now Studios on Paramount+, focuses on the real-life story of infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. Howie Gelfand, a former partner at Stratton Oakmont, explains why he decided to be part of the documentary and how the 2013 film, "The Wolf of Wall Street," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, got the real story wrong.
Alan Ritchson on thriller "Motor City"
Alan Ritchson talks about starring in "Motor City," which has nearly no dialogue, how his process was different and why he thinks it will resonate with audiences.
States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
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Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
Hochul halts NY data center construction
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
N.Y. enacts nation's first statewide moratorium on building new data centers
Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
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U.S. marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines, companion injured
Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
Kagan opening statements on security funding
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are on Capitol Hill to testify before House lawmakers in response to a request for increased security funding amid growing threats against members of the highest court.
Second fatal ICE shooting in a week
Joan Sebastian Guerrero's death in Maine marks the second time in a week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have shot and killed a civilian. The Department of Homeland Security alleged that a man "attempted to flee the scene" when stopped by ICE. Guerrero's killing has prompted calls for an investigation. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Witnesses on ICE shooting in Maine
Witnesses are describing what they saw during the moments after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man in Maine. One source with knowledge of the investigation says Joan Sebastian Guerrero was killed during the encounter. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Justices request increased security budget
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan appeared before House and Senate committees Tuesday to argue for an increase to their security budget, testifying on the increasing threats they face. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Granddaughter wears grandmother's wedding gown
The eldest granddaughter in a Pennsylvania woman's family long wanted to wear her grandmother's dress for her own wedding. When the dress fit perfectly, Catherine Michelle Bartlett walked down the aisle in it, exactly as is. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
New wave of U.S. strikes on Iran
The U.S. military launched a new wave of strikes against Iran Tuesday as it reinstated its naval blockade against the country. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Flash flooding hits Central Texas
Heavy storms caused chaos in Central Texas this week, triggering a flash flood emergency, and more than a foot of rain swelled rivers. Jason Allen reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Politics of New York data center moratorium
New York has enacted a statewide pause on the construction of new data centers for one year. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Matt Whitlock discuss.